Thread: to dare or not to dare?

We did the clutch on the Boys Tdi 200 and reco'd the Gbox & TCase at the same time, we changed the clutch release bearing and strengthed/modified the arm. I was told that if it was just the clutch that it was easier to remove the engine, someone else will have that answer that one. We removed the TC & GB. We put a 50x50x5 SHS through the drivers window and out the passengers hanging fromslings at either end from the carport beams with a chain hoist off the SHS down through the Center console round the GB. Be careful it is a heavy assy our carport beams are fairly solid. We removed the crossmember so we could lower the rear of the TC giving more room to get at the upper Bell housing bolts just watch the cables/pipes between the cyld head and the bulkhead.We fitted a heavy duty clutch but then realised you can get one with a passivation coating to reduce corrosion of the metal parts of the clutch, does anyone know if this is a worthwhile option.All the best Ollie

Have never done it, but will have to at some stage, but if your in the northern suburbs and need another pair of hands, drop me a pm
Cheers
Dave

spigot bearing, thrust bearing, engine mounts, gearbox mounts,

tcase seals inspect, probably replace
Tcase intermediate shaft shims.
clutch flex hose
Exhaust flange gasket+ studs
exhaust mounts
UJ's

That'll do for starters.

I did the rear main seal on my V8 recently and was faced with the same problems as yourself about getting the box out and the equipment required. In my case because the boxes don't leak, it was easier to take the engine out.

I used a Speedi-sleeve which was bigger than the crank journal as an installation tool - it worked brilliantly,

Cheers Charlie

Originally Posted by Discovery-94

The main aim of this little exercise should be to replace the rear main seal. It has leaked as long as I had it, however I would now consider it a fully blown dripping problem, leaving a good stain even when pulling over for just 1o mins or so.

It would pay to replace the rear main bearing cap T seals while you have the gearbox out too.

Awesome, thats great information to start with guys!
Gives me a few things to research...

including clutch release bearing, spigot bearing, thrust bearing, Tcase shaft shims and rear main bearing cap T seal

Have done all UJs about 3 weeks ago, replaced the rubber exhaust mounts last year and will have a good look at the engine and gearbox mounts while I'm at it!

I think I might stick to the trolley jack option and dropping the gearboxes though....
V8s might be easy to lift, but to get the head off (and on) a 300TDI I already encountered difficulties of not having enough room to lift it straight up, I dont want to start to imagine what will happen if I attempt to lift the whole thing.


Keep the information coming guys, will give you an update soon on how I'm going with my plans....

Cheers!

you dont lift the engine up, you slide it forwards then up..

I see the March edition of Landrover Owner International has an article covering the main seal replacement on a 300TDI.